Building & Sharp Sand delivered to Banstead

What sand can we deliver to Banstead?

• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.

Before you order sand

Soft or sharp?

Use soft building sand for mortar because it gives a smooth, sticky mix. Use sharp sand where strength and drainage matter: screeds, concrete and paving beds.

Colour of mortar

Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.

Getting sand onto your Banstead site

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Banstead is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 51m of daylight in Banstead around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

A quick quantity check

A 25 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 1.62 m³: about 2.6 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 4 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

Building & Sharp Sand in Banstead: questions

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

Roughly 1 tonne of soft building sand at a 1:4 mortar mix.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Banstead?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

How much does a bulk bag of sand weigh?

Around 850 kg is typical, but bag weights vary between suppliers. We confirm the weight with your price.

Do you deliver sand to Banstead?

Yes. We deliver across Banstead, including SM7, CR5, KT20. Banstead is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.